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Sennheiser HD 280 PRO

Ranked #3 of 6 in Best Closed-Back Studio Headphones for Recording and Mixing (2026). Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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#3

Sennheiser HD 280 PRO

Best for: Drummers and loud rooms that need isolation

6.8/10

What we like

  • Up to 32 dB of passive isolation
  • Deep published bass limit (8 Hz)

Watch out for

  • 285 g
  • 64 Ω is harder to drive than the Sony or Audio-Technica pairs

Score breakdown

Low-frequency limit 25%
High-frequency limit 15%
Weight (no cable) 25%
Impedance 20%
Driver size * 15%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the category median so missing data neither helps nor hurts.

Low-frequency limit8 Hz
High-frequency limit25 kHz
Weight (no cable)285 g
Impedance64 Ω
Driver sizeNot listed
TypeClosed, circumaural, dynamic
IsolationUp to 32 dB ambient-noise attenuation
Plug3.5 mm with 6.3 mm adapter
PriceCheck price
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